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What to Say When Your Young Child Asks About Gender Transition?
what can you say when your kindergartner comes home from school and quizzically asks, “How can Johnny become Jenny?”

Parents, You’ve Been Lied to About Discipline. Let’s Bust the Three Most Common Myths.
Your understanding of discipline may be hurting your family. Here are the 3 biggest lies parents are told.

Are You on the Same Page With Your Spouse (or Ex?)
Don’t let differences with your spouse or ex blind you from what binds you, the love of your children. Here is how to work through issues.

Three Critical Questions Your Child Needs You to Answer
Great parenting is simple. But it’s hard. We overcomplicate it because we’re convinced that doing things for our kids: making sure they have good opportunities, education

I Surveyed 10,000 Parents on Their Biggest Fears With Raising Their Kids
I asked 10,000 parents what their biggest fear was, they all said the same thing. Read what happened.

How to Handle the Excitement and Hurt Christmas Brings
As Christmas approaches, every one of us feels a mix of emotions bubbling up. Even those who don’t celebrate it feel something.

If You’re Worried About Your Child’s Weight, Here Are Eight Ways to Prevent Obesity
Childhood obesity is an epidemic across this country. Here are 8 ways to prevent weight gain and improve your family’s relationship with food.

Your Baby Can Sleep in Their Own Bed in Less Than Five Days
Cross sleep training off your parenting to do list in 1 week.

Ask Dr. Meg: My Child Is a Tattle-Tale!
Siblings telling on each other is normal, but it’s exhausting for parents who end up policing every little thing.

The Complete Guide to the Right Amount of Screen Time by Age
Assess your child’s screen time exposure based on age and mental development.

Can I make my own baby formula? The short answer? No!
Another setback in the baby formula shortage crisis has parents worried, but it’s still not safe to make your own.

But Really, Should My Child Get the Covid Vaccine?
Whether or not your child gets the Covid vaccine is your choice, but make sure it’s an informed one.

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